3,000 Indians plan London rally to counter protests by Khalistanis

Around 3,000 people of Indian origin are planning to stage a counter-protest in London on August 12 against a proposed demonstration by advocacy group Sikhs For Justice seeking referendum for a separate Sikh homeland.

“A rally planned by unelected and self-appointed handful of Sikhs from around the world for independence on August 12th 2018 in London is unwelcomed by the majority of Sikhs. A counter demonstration is planned by pro India supporters which can result in disturbance,” British businessman and philanthropist of Indian origin, Rami Ranger said in a post on Twitter.

The Theresa May government has refused to cancel the proposed demonstration by Sikhs For Justice citing freedom of speech.


Ranger, chairman of the British Sikh Association, told ET from London that around 3,000 members of the Indian community including UK-based Sikhs would take part in the counter-protest. “There are reports that the Indian flag could be burnt, and if this happens then the situation can get out of hand and may lead to violence,” he said.

Ranger wrote in another tweet: “These handful of Sikhs are an embarrassment to Sikhs at large and also an impediment to progress in Punjab”.